2007-12-02 12:13:36 · 22 answers · asked by St. Tom Cruise 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Propaganda works best if there is no opposing view points to chose from.
2007-12-02 12:15:59 · answer #1 · answered by Lord NeXuS M00N 3 · 15⤊ 6⤋
The Golden Compass is authored by a writer who is a self-proclaimed Atheist and it is said that he uses his writing as a means to promote Atheism. Christians oppose the movie because it is based on these books, which speak of "killing God."
This is not to say I agree with banning anything from schools, but I do feel that parents should have the choice to choose whether or not their children participate in things that promote values that go against their own. Let them read the books if that's what they want to do, let the parents choose to remove their children.
2007-12-02 12:24:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
From schools? I would agree the the golden compass should not be shown in schools. But I don't think it is. Do you mean the school library? If that is the case, EVERY book that deals with religion on any level should be banned.
2007-12-02 12:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by punch 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Well, I'm a Christian, and I'm not. I could care less if kids read that book. Careful when lumping us all together. That's stereotyping, and it makes you sound bigoted. In answer to your question, some are upset because the author publicly announced that he intended the book as atheist propaganda. I don't think that means the book should be banned, because it is a free country and it is not like little kids can tell the difference anyway, but that is their point-of-view. If I cared that much, I'd just ask my kid not to read it. A lot of people are obviously overreacting.
2007-12-02 12:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 8⤊ 4⤋
Don't generalize. I'm a Christian and I think the Golden Compass is as harmless as Narnia.
2007-12-02 12:38:51 · answer #5 · answered by cynical 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I never knew of a school that had that on the reading list.
It isnt as big of an issue as people on here are claiming it is.
2007-12-02 12:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by cadisneygirl 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
because the guy who wrote the book 'the golden compass' is a huge atheist, and all of his books promote atheism.
2007-12-02 12:17:23 · answer #7 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 8⤊ 3⤋
The message behind the film is unacceptable to them.
2007-12-02 12:16:15 · answer #8 · answered by Blessed 5 · 8⤊ 1⤋
they dont want the competition from a different piece of fiction---just my thoughts--smile and enjoy the night
2007-12-02 12:23:39 · answer #9 · answered by lazaruslong138 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
because school is no place for religous movies. why can't the schools just do their job and teach the kids abc's and 123's. and let them decide religous matters elsewhere instead of trying to bash christianity, ( or promote religions for that matter).
2007-12-02 12:19:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
it promotes demons and devils if athiest can try two prevent God from anything whats the difference cant have it both ways
2007-12-02 12:22:53 · answer #11 · answered by Got the Answers man!!! 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋